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Scottish industry’s opposition to rent controls revealed

The Scottish government has published the results of its PRS consultation, and 90% of respondents agree on one thing.

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Agents Giving announces 2024 Summer Ball

Find out how you can get your tickets – and sign up for the annual Agents Got Talent competition!

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PayProp continues official engagement on the Renters (Reform) Bill in England, and EPCs and rent controls in Scotland

PayProp's public affairs engagement for March 2024.

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Rental reform coming soon, says Michael Gove

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has promised that Section 21 evictions will be banned by the next election. Will he deliver?

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Regulation of Property Agents reappears in Parliament

Could letting agents soon have to sign up to a Code of Practice, work with a new regulator, and even go back to school?

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Agencies turn to lettings to offset slow sales

Estate and letting agencies are closing branches and teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, but more are building strong lettings portfolios to keep themselves in the black.

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Report: what can agents do about tenancy agreement breaches?

A new survey by insurance specialists Direct Line says 83% of landlords have experienced at least one tenancy breach. What can agents do to help?

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Market report February 2024 – are rents really falling?

Industry reports say rental growth is slowing in 2024, and maybe even negative. How are the lettings and sales markets performing?